Qingchuan History

Chapter 259 Xia Zang Splendid Winter Destroyed

Ruan Xueyin trimmed it up a bit to make sure that the traces on her neck had been properly covered with makeup, and then she came to the main hall, but Shangguan's concubine was not in the hall.

She raised her head slightly, and stood under the corridor outside the main hall to look at the scenery, as if she was looking at the distant sky, or looking around at the unseasonable winter and spring scenery in the front courtyard of Zhexue Hall.

Still dressed in crimson purple.

But there is no embroidery at all, no flowers or leaves, and the back view against the afternoon sun is just a touch of rich color.Ruan Xueyin remembered that when she first entered the Boiled Rain Palace in July, her roses were complex and exquisite. Now that the summer has passed, the roses have withered, and only the sharp thorns on the branches can withstand the severe winter.

"Mrs. Jin." She stepped forward, called softly, and stood beside her on the porch.

"Sister Pei." Shangguan concubine turned around.The two greeted each other.

"Sister is overjoyed." She said, smiling sweetly, and in that sweet smile was also a three-point bleak and three-point winter Shen.For some reason, such an expression reminded her of Ah Ji who was in the cold palace that day.

Ruan Xueyin didn't respond to the joy, and said with a light smile, "Madam Jin rarely comes to my place, but is there something wrong?"

Shangguan's concubine's smile continued, "Sister likes to be quiet and never walks with others, let alone me, why did the other two wives come to Zhexue Palace?" She paused, as if feeling emotional, "Mrs. Walking around with people has become more frequent recently. To be honest, the people in this palace used to come and go, but me, Xirun and Chunfeng." Speaking of this, she paused again, her expression was a little complicated, but she finally maintained her smile.
"His Royal Highness Chunfeng has no contact with me now. But Xirun," she raised her eyes and looked directly at Ruan Xueyin, "I went to see her yesterday. Compared with her carefree and naive attitude when I first entered the palace, it is very different. If there are two people, Sister Pei, she has become much emaciated."

Ruan Xueyin listened silently, her heart moved slightly, and she didn't answer.

"I remember that my sister and Xirun have some friendship. When my sister was injured in Xiling, she went to Qiushui Changtian to visit her. If my sister is free, go to Cailu Hall. Alone in a foreign land, trapped in deep Gong, life is not easy for anyone."

"Thank you for reminding me." Ruan Xueyin said, "I haven't seen her for a long time, so I should tell you about it."

Shangguan concubine smiled back, and turned to look at the bright yellow brocade box in Xiwu's hand beside her.

"Your Majesty sent someone to bring some things over yesterday. Among them were two urns of Bai Ruixiang. I opened a urn and tasted it, and it was not bad. Then I remembered that my sister Su loves black tea, so I brought a urn for my sister to try too."

Xiwu stepped forward and presented the brocade box.

"Madam Jin is polite." Ruan Xueyin said again.

Yunxi understood, and stepped forward to take the brocade box.

"In the past two days, Your Majesty has frequently sent things to the various halls, which is relatively small here. It is said that Madam Yu's side has not been interrupted in the past two days. Yesterday when I went to the Cailu Hall, Xirun's warehouse was full and full. It’s too late to clean up.”

Yunxi has already carried the brocade box to put it away.Shangguan concubine turned her head to signal, and Xiwu quickly retreated.

"Maybe I want to make up for it." She continued, "Even I have a part to bear the guilt. In terms of etiquette, your majesty has always been proper and not wrong at all." She smiled, her eyes lightly moving,

"But how many women in the palace are there for these things? We people, not princesses and nobles, have seen countless treasures in the world since we were young. Affection. I have already reaped the consequences of myself and lost my heart, but Xirun is innocent. And Mrs. Yu," she lowered her voice,

"Prince Zhanfeng has passed away for seven years. The dead have passed away, but the living have to live well. She has entered the Qi Palace and is the head of the four wives. Does she want to spend her life in memory of her deceased? These methods are usually important and important, but they can't really solve the problem. Since ancient times, the three palaces and six courtyards of kings, this is the rule, and it is also the guarantee for the prosperity of the royal family and the continuous incense. Mrs. Ming is very favored, but has no heirs. The blood of the Gu family is derived from It was inherited from several other wives and beauties during the Taizu period. Sister, "

She sighed, very confidingly,

"Your Majesty loves you alone now, but he has to be loyal to his destiny and fulfill his responsibilities. When the snow light is on, my sister is already very fond of you. As for the others, you have to relax more."

This last paragraph is too friendly, empathetic to be sincere.From the content to the reason, it is appropriate and appropriate.

But given the other party's current situation today, and her past state of mind and actions, it is really awkward to say such words from her mouth, so awkward that people cannot help thinking in reverse.

"Of course," Ruan Xueyin replied, "Since ancient times, the harem has had different rules, but the purpose is the same. The harem is like this, and the current situation is also like this. Madam Jin must understand this truth better than me. Now that you understand it, you should clear your mind and eyesight, Make big choices."

Shangguan was quite surprised, she raised her eyebrows and said:

"Sister Pei, this is already on the side of Qi State. Do you want to instigate me?" She smiled, as if her instigation was purely a joke, "I'm really curious. We all have suspicions, Among the wives of other countries who do not let the king worry, the elder sister is the most dangerous and the least worrying. But in less than a year, she broke through the siege and captured the heart of the king, and even made the most beautiful woman of Daqi, the current court. The daughter of Xiangguo and Mrs. Yu, the king's childhood sweetheart, are all inferior, and you are also my sister." She sighed again,

"I'm always envious, what kind of fairy character is my sister, so that the serious, prudent and thoughtful emperor today lights up the lamp. Presumably people in the world are as curious as I am."

Naturally there is no answer.There is no need to deal with it.Ruan Xueyin didn't answer, and waited quietly for her to complete the whole set of arguments that she obviously prepared.

"Still, there are actually his own considerations for the Lord to light the lamp. After all, among our group of people, the most dangerous is the elder sister, and the most powerful is also the elder sister. If the elder sister wants to harm the Qi country, it is a risk; but if the elder sister stands If you are on the side of Qi State, your strength can be used by the king, and the risk will become a help. Especially in the state of Wei, the most talkable counselor is the elder sister's younger sister. In the whole world, there should be no second person than elder sister Get to know Mr. Jing better."

Speaking of this, she was stunned, as if she suddenly realized that she had said something wrong,

"Sister, don't blame me, I also lost my sense of propriety when I said it casually. Your Majesty lights the lamp for sister, naturally it is the same reason as Qi Taizu lit the lamp for Mrs. Ming."

What is Mrs. Ming's reasoning?Ruan Xueyin was stunned and couldn't help thinking.Duan Mingcheng was so favored and created the legend of Daqi Tingxue Lantern, but it is true that he has no heirs in his life.There is no inheritance from her in the centuries-old blood of the royal family of Qi State.

Will it always be the same as yourself?
probably not.Don't say that your current actions are just a temporary decision, and the issue of children and heirs can only be determined after half of your life; only from the analysis of Duan Mingcheng himself——

There are very few records about the women in the harem in the official history, and there are also few records about Mrs. Ming.What is certain is that she was born and raised in the court of the Bai Kingdom, her mother was of a prominent status, and she was born with the most beautiful appearance in Qingchuan. She is a true royal jewel, praised by the whole country and loved by her parents.

How can such a girl have the same thoughts, choices, and life paths as herself?
However, it is indeed unusual for a pet to have no heirs for a lifetime.

Then she remembered the afternoon of Ning Fengzhai's family banquet in August, when she brought out three thick volumes of Yuwen's family from Wanlan Palace, and Duan Xirun was standing on the red iris flower path waiting for her.The two walked together, chatted about Mrs. Ming unintentionally, and Xi Run said that the court of the Bai Kingdom seldom mentioned this past, or because of the passing of time, people in the world forget it.

Time flies, and a hundred years later, Tingxue Deng is still placed on the eaves of Daqi Wanlan Hall, and the Duan family no longer talks about Mrs. Ming.

Is it really just forgetfulness?
"Sister, this pot of incense sticks,"

The wind blows in the afternoon, and it is cold but not sharp, which is the normal state of the north wind in the south.Shangguan concubine stood on the porch looking at the flowers and trees, and saw the solitary bare branch on the east side,
"Where did you cut it from? I have been in the palace for more than half a year, but I have never seen it anywhere." She was suspicious and smiled, "I am honored by my sister's status today, and I want to plant Jiexiang. Palace people never dare to fool with such a one."

Ruan Xueyin also turned her head to look at the single branch in the pot. In the north wind and under the sunny day, it was so ordinary that it was a little strange.
"If you look at the bare branches from a distance, you will know that they are fragrant. Mrs. Jin is very accomplished."

Shangguan concubine laughed again, "The whole plant of the incense plant can be used as medicine, which can relax the tendons and activate collaterals, and is effective for rheumatism and bruises. I have a good knowledge of pharmacology, and my sister knows it."

No detours and charades, on the question of medical skills and pharmacology, it is obvious that both sides have no intention of continuing to play tricks.

"But Mrs. Jin still can't tell me who taught you and sister Ling the medicine and even the disguise technique."

"My sister has already guessed it, right?" Shangguan concubine smiled, "Since my sister and Mr. Jing are smart, I am afraid that they are not far from the end. Since it is a riddle, I don't want to disturb people's interest. The truth will be revealed in the future." , I’ll come to Zhexue Palace to drink tea with my sister.” She thought for a while,
"Let's drink today's urn of Bai Ruixiang. How about such an agreement, sister?"

Ruan Xueyin looked at her quietly for a moment.The north wind blows the embroidered purple skirt and shirt, and the snow-white wind hairs drag on the cheeks, from thick to colorful, breaking the silence of winter with a devastating force.She is indeed worthy of being the number one beauty in Wei country.Her eyebrows and eyes are indeed similar to those of Auntie.

"Okay." She replied.

Shangguan concubine nodded, feeling quite relieved, and turned around to look at the bare branches under the porch for a moment, "The fragrance is a dream tree." She said, "It seems that my sister has just cut it not long ago. This winter, the cuttings will not bloom until the third year. I just hope The day when the flowers bloom and end, we can all have our dreams come true."

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